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Accelerator Cable Adjustment

  1. Move the white locking tab "A" to the unlock position.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Accelerator Cable
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  2. Turn stopper B to the unlock position.
    NOTE: Note If the stopper "B" will not be unlocked, it may be necessary to carefully bend the tab "C" out using a suitable tool.
  3. To adjust the free play, push or pull the accelerator cable housing directly behind the spring.
  4. Turn the stopper "B" to the lock position.

    Free Play 

    1-3 mm {0.04-0.11 in} 

  5. Measure the throttle cable free play, making sure that it is within the specification.
  6. Move the white locking tab "A" to the lock position.
  7. Verify correct accelerator operation.